CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.

Those topics include:

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined

Injuries significantly impacted Wilson’s performance in recent years, limiting his speed and effectiveness. Despite his relatively short career peak, he was regarded as a reliable, well-prepared player and a strong

The discussion also highlighted ongoing concerns about the Bengals’ current linebacker group. Rookies Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. have been identified by coaches as starters, but questions remain about their readiness. The team lacks a proven veteran presence at the position after missing opportunities in free agency.

Criticism extended to the team’s broader roster-building strategy, particularly its conservative approach to salary cap management and reluctance to restructure contracts. That approach may limit the team’s ability to add experienced players and depth, raising concerns about repeating issues from last season.

Additional roster needs include depth at cornerback, safety and wide receiver, with reliance on the draft viewed as a risky strategy for immediate improvement.

The duo on the podcast also questioned quarterback Joe Burrow’s decision to participate in an offseason flag football game, citing injury risk given his contract and injury history.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media to delve into the Cincinnati Reds ahead of Opening Day.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.

Those topics include:

Local 12 digital sports columnist & editor Richard Skinner and Mike Petraglia from CLNS Media discuss whether the Cincinnati Bengals were winners or losers after the first week of NFL free agency, and discuss what the new players signed will offer the team.

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.

Those topics include:

The Bengals addressed two major defensive needs on the opening day of

Cook, a Mount Healthy High School graduate and former University of

Mafe, who had two sacks

Cincinnati had been linked to defensive tackle John

The Bengals are still expected to pursue help at linebacker and could

Meanwhile, the market for defensive end Trey Hendrickson remains uncertain. Reports indicate Hendrickson is seeking a deal worth about $30 million per year, but no team has met that price as he enters his age-32 season following surgery.

The 2026 NFL league year and free agency signing period begins

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner joined Mike Petraglia of CLNS Media to discuss what the Cincinnati Bengals should prioritize.

They reviewed how the legal tampering period works, noting that while

Regarding the Bengals, Skinner and Petraglia noted the team has approximately $47 million in cap space after declining to franchise-tag Trey Hendrickson. They identified defensive tackle, edge rusher, safety and linebacker as major needs. Skinner suggested interior pass rush — potentially targeting a player such as John Franklin-Myers — should be a priority, along with signing a veteran safety and possibly drafting one early.

At quarterback, they discussed reports that Joe Flacco would prefer a

On offense, they emphasized the need for depth at swing tackle and wide

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.

Those topics include:

*College basketball roundup featuring Cincinnati, NKU, Kentucky, Xavier, and Miami

*Hunter Greene dealing with elbow issues

*Matt McLain is off to a hot start at Spring Training

*Bengals re-sign Dalton Risner

*The Trey Hendrickson era is over in Cincinnati

Local 12 digital sports columnist and editor Richard Skinner was joined by Rick Broering to discuss a variety of topics.

Those topics include:

*Duke Tobin's comments at the NFL Scouting Combine

*College basketball roundup featuring Cincinnati's big win over Kansas, Richard Pitino to Providence rumors, Kentucky's potential seedline, and NKU's chances in the Horizon League

*Cincinnati is suing former QB Brendan Sorsby

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